Humatin (Paromomycin Sulfate) and/or alternatives

General Information On Humatin

Humatin (Generic name – Paromomycin) is a prescription antibiotic drug used for treating various intestinal infection problems including amoeba infection in the intestine. The drug can also be used in combination with other medicines for treating certain liver diseases. The antibacterial property of Humatin effectively kills the sensitive bacteria in the body. The drug is available in tablet form and the dosage is administered orally.

Side Effects for Humatin

Humatin has the potential to cause some side effects. While some patients using this drug may suffer mild side effects, others may experience no side effects whatsoever. Only in rare cases, this drug is known to cause severe side effects.

The minor and most common side effects of Humatin are – skin itching, mild diarrhea, vomiting and mild nausea. Although these side effects are mostly minor, sometimes they may become bothersome. If any of the above side effects persist or cause great discomfort, you must inform your doctor the same. Your doctor may prescribe you other medicine or alter the dosage of Humatin to counter the side effects.

The other lesser known and severe side effects of Humatin are – severe allergic (symptoms – breathing difficulties, swelling in the tongue, lips or face, and hives), impaired hearing, urinating less than usual or pain while urinating, and dizziness. If you experience any of these side effects, you must immediately stop using Humatin and seek medical help.

Precautions

Owing to the risk of side effects associated with the use of Humatin, patients who use this drug should take adequate precautionary measures. Before you buy Humatin, inform your doctor about your medical condition and any allergies you have. You must avoid using this drug if you are allergic to any ingredient present in the formulation of Humatin or if you have history of intestinal blockage problems. Patients who have bowel problems, kidney disease, hearing problems, or Parkinson disease should not use Humatin without their doctor’s permission. Pregnant women or women who are breast feeding should avoid using Humatin.

Humatin Dosage

Doctors prescribe different Humatin dosage for different patients. When determining the dosage, doctors are likely to take different factors into their consideration such as – patient’s age, weight, past medical records, and current medical conditions. The standard recommended dosage for adults and children suffering from Intestinal amebiasis is Humatin 25 to 30 mg/kg body weight. The dosage is given orally 3 times a day for about 5 to 10 days. The recommended dosage for managing hepatic coma for adults is Humatin 4 g daily. If you buy Humatin, you must take the drug exactly as advised by your doctor. Also, ensure that you completely follow all other instructions given by your doctor such as time gap between different doses, foods or beverages to avoid during the treatment, and so on.

Interactions

If you are using other prescription drugs or herbal products, inform your doctor. This is important because taking certain drugs together may lead to unwanted drug interactions. This, in turn, may reduce the effectiveness and/or increase the risk of negative effects of the treatment. Some medicines that are likely to interact with Humatin includes certain antibiotics, NSAIDs, and vitamins or minerals supplements.

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